Positive school culture focus of Summerland assemblies

A Nebraska-based motivational speaker will give multiple presentations to Summerland patrons, staff and students next week.

Mike Donahue, founder and director of Value Up, will discuss self-value and school culture, during a session open to the public, Sunday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m., in the auxiliary gym.

On Monday, Jan. 23, Summerland School will have a 10 a.m. late start, so Donahue can address staff members.

Throughout the day, he will give presentations to all student groups, according to Kendra Shrader, high school guidance counselor.

Donahue has worked with youth from the U.S., Asia, South America and Europe, speaking on respect, bullying, resiliency, value identity and life choices.

He is the author of four books: "Reinventing My Normal," "Hidden Scars," "Talking to Brick Walls," and "Value Up."

Donahue's appearance is funded, in part, through a grant from the Nebraska Department of Education Consolidated Schools Mental Health Grant.